Today's counts were ANC 163, hemoglobin 10.7, and platelets 109.

We are glad to repot that Eli's ANC has improved but we need to see it improve a few days in row to know he it is really headed in the right direction. On another more sad front Maria's grandmother passed away today. She was 92 years old and live an incredible full life which we celebrate today. She was a blessing to all us (even though she has been sick for a while and we really have not spent as much time with her as we wish we could have). While when this happens it is always tough, one of the blessings is that Maria and her sister were able to be there with her in the end. Please pass along your prayers for Maria's dad and his brothers during this time.

Thanks for checking in.

John on behalf on Maria

We are thankful Eli's improvement, a long life well lived, and for so many thoughtful and caring friends (and on a much less important note -- Go Tigers!! 2-0).